UK Policing News

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/4773..._say_ministers/ POLICE chiefs have been urged to send out special constables instead of fully trained officers on Friday and Saturday nights to save cash. Government proposals to make £545m annual savings by 2014 will target a rise in overtime payments that will swallow up six per cent of the pay bill in some forces. They call for more specials and community support officers to be deployed at weekends in place of warranted officers, to “get the most from taxpayers’ moneyâ€. Ministers insisted the switch was already under way in London, but the Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, warned of “car…

http://www.norfolk.police.uk/newsevents/ne...prosecutio.aspx Video evidence captured by body cameras has been used by Norfolk Police for the first time today to secure a prosecution. Is this the answer to many of the Policing problems? seems to have worked in the incident. :clapping:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8305805.stm Four people are being sentenced on Friday in connection with a violent robbery and a car chase which ended with the death of a police officer. RIP mate!! :smiley_notworthy: :smiley_notworthy:

Efforts to get police out on the beat by slashing paperwork have failed, the Government's own 'red tape tsar' warned yesterday. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12...l#ixzz0YcB6diR2 Several of the Officers on here said sometime back, good idea, but is doomed to fail. Well forecasted. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

A businessman - originally thought to have been shot for his laptop - was carrying a bag full of cash when he was ambushed, a friend has told detectives http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/M...ot-In-Longsight. seems people are willing to use guns more today to get what they want.

lets hope the judge wll give them a long term in prison the little girl did not deserve this a sad case :sad : http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/H...h-Child-Neglect.

I find it rather amusing that on the one hand Jack Straw states "It is vital people know that criminals will not escape the consequences of their crimes" (which I agree with), but then at the same time brings out new rules that state the police have to remove details of what these criminals have been up to after just one month.

The home in Mansfield where Charlotte Avenall's body was found Charlotte Avenall, who had severe learning difficulties, was discovered hanged in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, on the morning of September 12. Her stepfather Simon Moody, 32, and 24-year-old mother Susan Moody were interviewed under caution at the time of the youngster's death. Nottinghamshire Police have now charged the pair with child neglect. They have both been released on police bail. The couple will appear at Mansfield Magistrates' Court next Friday.http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Hanged-Girl-Eight-Charlotte-Avenalls-Mother-And-Stepfather-Charged-With-Child-Neglect :D as sad case in this da…

'Super lorry' stopped by police A 25.25m (83ft) long so-called superlorry has been blocked from being driven on public roads by police in Lincolnshire. The new longer vehicle was being driven from the headquarters of owners Denby Transport, in Lincoln, when it was stopped earlier. Police said the vehicle was unlawful due to its length. Denby Transport said its lawyers believe the lorry complies with all the current regulations. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "There are a set of 'construction and use' regulations within British law which cover the use of motor vehicles on UK roads. We're trying to clarify and test the law - we're not trying to flout it.…

Source Quite a rare event for Milton Keynes!

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...sick-video.html Whilst its from the sun this prats actions are disgusting....criminal charges of criminal damage and making a false call to emergancy services as well as anything the H.S.E can bring should put him right back where he belongs....the filthy rat. Get back in the gutter where you came from!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/notting...ire/8391372.stm A convicted murderer's libel case against a national newspaper has been thrown out by a High Court judge. A judge with sense. "Victoria Jolliffe, pointed out libel can only be claimed if the words result in the general public having a lower opinion of the claimant." Can we see the law for the future here?

£4.5 Million Seized in Successful Joint Regional Crackdown by 3 Yorkshire forces and Humberside... nice to see a crackdown on crime and more guns and drugs off our streets well done to all involed http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Operation...Cash_20938.html

Ulcerous legs? :D Anyway, what a foul man, glad to hear the victim has sort of made her peace with the sentencing, given it's leniency.

'Dogs bred' at fatal attack house John Paul Massey died from his injuries Police have admitted they did not take action after receiving a report of dog breeding at the Liverpool house where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death. John Paul Massey was killed by a dog at the property in Ash Grove, Wavertree, just after midnight. His grandmother, Helen Foulkes, 63, was injured while trying to save the child and has been treated in hospital. Merseyside Police said it had a report of dog breeding in February and was investigating why no action was taken. Dog shot It said the lack of action was "contrary to policy". The animal which killed the boy was shot by arme…